The After School Program (ASP) at the YMCA resumes this week (week of December 11). A few things to be aware of:
- ASP is not held at Whittier, only at the YMCA.
- Whittier DOES provide transportation to the YMCA, but the program is not affiliated with the district.
- ONLY students previously attending ASP can attend.
- Bus #1 to the YMCA picks up on 6th St right after school (3:48pm).
- Bus #2 to the YMCA picks up on Fairfax at 5:30pm.
Congratulations to our students who placed at this past weekend's Wrestling Meet! #WhittierWin
Today is a beautiful December day, but we know it can't last forever in South Dakota! Make sure you and your student(s) know how to access Canvas for remote learning when weather that keeps kids home can be predicted in advance.
Congratulations to Whittier students Julia Beck, Khloe Lesesne, and Sergio Rivera! 🎉 They auditioned and were SELECTED to be a part of the 2024 Middle School All State Orchestra. #WhittierWin
Keep the holiday spirit and fun outfits coming this week, Whittier! ❄️ We'll be highlighting some of our favorites, so be sure to get your photo taken. You also have plenty of opportunities to cheer on your fellow students this week with concerts and games galore! 🎵🏀
Whittier 8th graders were treated to a presentation this week that made a great impression! 👣🔍 Samantha Hayek, forensic specialist with the Sioux Falls Police Department, spoke with students about forensics and the day-to-day life of a forensic anthropologist. Eureka! 💡
The time is here for Teacher of the Year nominations! We would love your help in recognizing exceptional teachers you (or your student) have had at Whittier. Nominations are due by 5pm on January 15. #WhittierPride #SupportEachOther
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Whittier staff and students, get ready! Starting tomorrow, Student Council will be hosting 12 Days of Christmas... Outfits! There will be random drawings for those that participate, and we'll be sure to share the highlights with you all. Let's get in the holiday spirit!
Looking to support Whittier Winter athletics?! Check out the new Winter Sports Spirit Wear Store, open for a limited time until December 18. Use the QR codes to purchase spirit wear for Whittier Wrestling & Basketball and show your #WhittierPride!
For our musical this spring, Whittier students will perform The Little Mermaid Jr. 🧜♀️ Students in 6th-8th grades are invited to audition. Sign-ups for auditions begin today (B01), with auditions held Dec. 13-15. Want to help backstage? Sign-ups will take place soon!
Kicking off a week of basketball games and wrestling matches, plus the Winter Band Concert on Tuesday. ♪♫ Let's support our athletes and musicians and show our #WhittierSpirit! 🎉 #WeekAtWhittier
Last week's orchestra concert was a big hit! 🎻🎵 Whittier 8th grade orchestra students were able to play side-by-side with the Lincoln High School Orchestra. What an inspiring and motivational night for our 8th graders! Thank you, LHS Orchestra!
Congratulations to our November Student of the Month and Whittier Way winners! Students were nominated for #WhittierWay for respectful communication with their teachers and peers. Student of the Month nominees are recognized for their creativity, imagination, and innovation when creating solutions to a problem.
Just before break, CTE & FACS classes went on their annual field trip to the Career & Technical Education Academy. Students toured the entire facility, including their newly added "small animal" class, full of bunnies, guinea pigs, and chickens! They also watched high school students work on animation projects and build two different houses. #WhittierInTheWild
A couple quick updates to after school programming for today: Homework Help is cancelled for today, and there are no after school practices today. The Winter Choir Concert is tonight with 6th grade performing at 6:30 PM, followed by 7th & 8th Grade at 7:30 PM.
We're ready to welcome you back, Whittier! We hope you've had a relaxing break and are gearing up for an exciting week back at school. Get ready to cheer on your fellow students at basketball & wrestling matches this week and hear the Whittier Choir perform.
There will be No School this Wednesday through Friday for Thanksgiving Break. 🦃🍂 We're thankful to have you here at Whittier!
This week will go quick! In the 2 days before break, you'll have a chance to check out the girls' basketball games and hear 8th grade LHS-bound Orchestra students perform with the Lincoln HS Orchestra. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved break starting Wednesday! #WeekAtWhittier
Congratulations to our new Whittier Student Council members! 🎉 We're excited to have you join the team. #BringYourBestSelf
Reminder: Whittier's Skate City Night is TONIGHT! 8-10pm. Don't forget your student ID to get the discounted rate!
